Allowing people to have sleepovers at school
A community group may want to use your school hall or classroom for a sleepover. If you agree to this, you must have a formal agreement with them. You can use the Casual use agreement for this.
You can use the Casual use agreement for this.
Ensuring fire safety for sleepovers
There must be an automatic fire alarm system and smoke alarms wherever there is a sleepover at your school
The automatic fire alarm system must include:
- smoke detectors
- manual call points, which allow people to push a button to set off a fire alarm.
These rules apply to:
- all sleepovers – for students as well as outside groups
- overnight stays – even where no sleep is intended, like the 40 Hour Famine.
Safeguarding against fire
Make sure:
- mattresses are away from heating vents
- all emergency exits are clear
- everyone is told where the exits are and where to meet if there is a fire
- there are torches on hand.